Giant Coot vs Talaud Rail
Fulica gigantea comparado com Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Giant Coot | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Fulica gigantea | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Ordem | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Família | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 53,6 cm (21.1 in) | 30,4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Peso | 2324,0 g (81.98 oz) | 288,0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Giant Coot
Endangered
Talaud Rail
About These Birds
Giant Coot
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is a 60–65 cm massive coot of Andean high-altitude lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. All-black plumage with red and yellow frontal shield. Largely flightless; relies on water for escape. Builds enormous floating nests. Feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation.
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.